I’ve been having massive digestive problems ever since I left Korea 2 days ago. I have loud intestinal rumbles and constant diarrhea 😦 In order to combat the risk of dehydration, I will be making my own Gatorade today.

Divide strawberries among six 6- to 8-ounce glasses; add 1 tablespoon syrup to each and mash with muddler or handle of wooden spoon. Add lemon slice to each and mash to release flavor. Add several ice cubes to each glass, then fill with Prosecco.

Directions: Bring your water to a boil in a pot with some head space. You’ll need room for the thai tea leaves, you’ll be using a lot and they take up some space. When the water starts to boil, remove the pot from the heat to stop the boiling, and then add the thai tea leaves to the pot, stirring to moisten them. Don’t use a tea bag, or tea ball, or anything but the tea leaves.

Don’t boil the tea or it will turn out bitter. Just let it sit in the hot water.

Set your timer for 4 minutes, and wait.

When your timer goes off, carefully strain the tea into your heat resistant pitcher through a sieve or tea sock. Pour slowly, letting the sieve catch most of the tea leaves. As the sieve clogs up, stop pouring, let the sieve drip for a minute, and then knock the tea leaves out of it into the garbage.

When the tea is in the pitcher, add your sweetener, and stir to dissolve. You have to add the sweetener when the tea is hot to allow the sweetener to melt, otherwise it won’t dissolve fully.

Put the tea in the fridge for a few hours to cool it down. If you must have tea soon, you can use the ice to help cool it down, but it won’t be as strong. This sweetened tea will save for a week or more in the fridge. Make a large batch, and serve with your favorite thai food cuisine.